Parker vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #97
Total SSA Count: 3,605
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10
Total SSA Count: 10,596
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and William mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Parker and William boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.

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